The Incredible Hulk (2008)

I checked out the new Hulk movie this weekend and since no one’s posted a review/opinion yet, I guess it falls to me. It’s no Iron Man, but if you’re a fan of the TV series, you shouldn’t miss it. If you want a bit more spoilerriffic review hit the jump for more.

Gotham City Pizza

Man, I’ve got to say that the viral campaign for Dark Knight has been totally awesome. The latest site, http://www.gothamcitypizzeria.com/ is really outstanding, especially if you click on the “HA” in GOTHAM. I can’t wait to see this movie.
I don’t think I’ve seen this level of immersion in media outside of the Grand Theft Auto [...]

Watchmen Action Figures!

It’s no secret to those who know me that I’m a sucker for action figures. I’ve got a whole mess of old Star Wars figs, several of the cooler Unleashed figures, both Army of Darkness figures, a Captain Lou Albano and even an original NIB Maxx Figure. My reaction to these pics of the new [...]

Incredible Hulk Trailer

The trailer for the new Incredible Hulk movie is up over at mtv.com and it looks like Edward Norton was an excellent choice. I liked the Ang Lee movie, but I completely understand that people hated it. The Hulk is, after all a giant psychopath, giving him a “soul” was a pretty big mistake stylistically. [...]

Michael Chabon on the Significance of Costumes

I have yet to read any of Chabon’s novels, but The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay is definitely on my shortlist of need-t0-read books. He has an interesting essay in the current issue of The New Yorker that examines the utility and origin (not just in comics, but in society) of the superhero costume. [...]